Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018398

Minnesota RFI: Warehousing & Distribution for USDA Donated Foods (School Lunch Program)

The State of Minnesota is seeking input from industry on warehousing and distribution services for USDA donated foods supporting the National School Lunch Program statewide. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota, Office of State Procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Warehousing and distribution of USDA donated foods - Includes dry, refrigerated, and frozen storage - Inventory management, transportation, delivery, reporting, and audit support - Estimated annual value: $15 million (2027–2028 school year) - Notable Requirements: - Ability to serve all counties in Minnesota - Compliance with food safety standards and robust risk management - Detailed reporting and audit support - Respondents must provide organizational experience, warehouse locations, and references - No specific OEMs or vendors named; RFI is for information gathering only - Intended to inform a future RFP for a contract with an initial one-year term and up to four annual extensions

Description

The State of Minnesota, Office of State Procurement, is requesting information regarding warehousing and distribution of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) donated foods for the National School Lunch Program for the State of Minnesota. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather pricing structure information and details on how existing contracts are structured, whether with government or private entities. The State will not pay for responses nor is liable for costs incurred. The response will not result in a contract but will inform the subsequent Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The estimated value for the 2027–2028 school year is approximately $15 million.

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